Who Is Responsible for a Car Accident? How Liability Works

In car accidents, there are a number of questions that may arise after
the fact. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence and many people are
left to deal with the aftermath not knowing or understanding their rights.

One thing that may be a mystery to some victims is understanding who may
be responsible for the crash and the subsequent injuries. Here are some
of the ways liability works in various types of accidents that can occur
on the road.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving accidents are some of the most devastating because they can
be prevented. People make the negligent choice to drive after drinking,
which impairs their decision making and cognitive abilities. However,
it’s not always the sole liability of the drunk driver.

When a bar, business, or host serves alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated
person and allows them to leave and drive, the party who served the alcohol
may be held accountable for the injuries sustained in a drunk driving crash.

Distracted Driving Accidents

In most cases of distracted driving accidents, the party responsible for
the crash is the driver. This is because they may be looking at their
phones, texting while driving, or doing other actions when they should
be paying attention to the road.

However, there may be some other instances in which other individuals may
be responsible. For instance, if the driver has passengers in the vehicle
and they are acting recklessly, causing the driver to lose control, the
passenger(s) may be considered liable.

Other Potential Liable Parties

While most car accident cases are caused by a negligent driver, there may
be other situations that either take liability off of the driver or when
others may have contributed to the crash. In one situation, an auto part
manufacturer may be accountable if their part fails and causes a crash.

At Fieger Law, our
Michigan car accident attorneys understand how serious this situation is and what needs to be done if
you’ve been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence.
We are ready to stand in your corner and help you seek the compensation
you need and deserve.

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